Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk lid latch and release actuator. (See TRUNK LID LATCH AND RELEASE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Trunk Lid Latch Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Trunk Lid Latch Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the trunk lid latch and release actuator.
NOTE:
- When inspecting the latch condition of the trunk lid latch switch, press in the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver and set it to the latched position.
Fig 3: Pressing In Latch Lever Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.